MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL November 11, 2024
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
City Hall, 460 N. Euclid Avenue
Members Present: Mayor Bill Velto, Councilmember James Breitling, Councilmember Carlos A. Garcia, Councilmember Shannan Maust
Members Absent: Councilmember Rudy Zuniga
Staff Present: City Manager Michael Blay, City Attorney Stephen P. Deitsch, City Clerk Keri Johnson
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Upland City Council was called to order by Mayor Bill Velto at 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Maust
Excuse the absence of Councilmember Zuniga
Motion: Carried Unanimously with Councilmember Zuniga absent None.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
4. CLOSED SESSION
5. INVOCATION
Dr. Taif Kaissi, Middle Ground Muslim Center
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Dave Proctor
7. PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Upland Residents Serving in the Military.
Proclamation declaring Saturday, November 30, 2024 as Small Business Saturday, accepted by the Historic Downtown Upland Merchants' Association.
8. CITYATTORNEY
1 City Attorney Deitsch stated he had nothing to report.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Emily Cadzow, stated that she is the pipe major for the Upland High School pipe band and announced their upcoming activities.
Janel Ruiz, SoCalGas representative, introduced herself to the Council and staff.
Jim Thomas, Upland, provided information on the Lion's Club and announced their upcoming event celebrating their 100t" anniversary in the City of Upland.
Salina Daste, Upland, spoke about her positive experience with the Upland Police Department.
Glenn Bozar, Upland, thanked residents that voted no on Measure N and commented on city management.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Maust
Approve the Consent Calendar
Motion: Carried Unanimously with Councilmember Zuniga absent Approve the Special Meeting Minutes of October 28, 2024 and the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 28, 2024.
b. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROJECT 2022 FUNDS
Accept the Fiscal Year 2022 Homeland Security Grant funds in the amount of $21,118 and authorize the appropriation of $21,118 to purchase gas masks to outfit the patrol division.
C. CONSIDER AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO. 82350. UPLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY HVAC REPLACEMENT PROJECT (BID NO. 2024-10)
Approve the plans and specifications for Project No. 82350, deem the bid from Estate Design & Construction as non -responsive; and award the construction contract to Eco Green Vision, LLC, in the amount of $570,000; and approve a construction contingency in the amount of $50,000, for a total amount of $620,000.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
0 Councilmember Breitling reported on his attendance at the South Coast AQMD Local Government and Small Business Assistance Advisory Group meeting and the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority meeting.
Councilmember Breitling requested staff prepare a presentation, for the Public Works Committee and the City Council, on the status of the County's storm water permit process and the impacts it will have on the City.
Mayor Velto reported on his attendance at the Omnitrans Board meeting.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FIRST QUARTER BUDGET REVIEW AND PROPOSED
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Assistant City Manager Parker introduced Finance Manager Sullivan who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation. Assistant City Manager Parker answered questions posed by the Council.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Budget Review, approve the First Quarter Budget Review's Proposed Budget Adjustments, approve the updated Schedule of Positions, and approve the job description for the Senior IT Specialist.
Motion: Carried Unanimously with Councilmember Zuniga absent
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Counci►members announced various activities and events throughout the community and commented on the November 2024 General Municipal Election results.
15. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay provided information on the City's financial limitations to improve and repair infrastructure and stated that he would manage the City with the revenues available.
Mayor Velto requested that staff prepare future agenda items to consider dissolving certain committees and programs.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, November 25, 2024.
J2 Keri J hnhor�!—,ity Clerk
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